Drivers Can Win $10K + Austin Sets Record In Homicides

Austin TX

13 September, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, people of Austin! I'm your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Austin? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Light rain in the morning. High: 82, low: 71. MORE: Tropical Storm Nicholas: See Austin's Latest Rain Forecast. Here are the top stories today in Austin: The City of Austin is hosting a competition where Austin-area residents can win up to $10,000 in cash prizes just by staying off their phones while driving. (AustinTexas.gov) The Texas Book Festival will proceed with fewer in-person sessions than initially anticipated, as event organizers cite safety concerns amid rising COVID-19 cases. (KXAN.com) LBJ Early College High School has been deemed safe Monday after officials cleared the area following reports of a "active attack." (KVUE.com) Austin has set a record of 60 homicides so far in 2021, the most violent year logged in six decades of tracking. (Austin Patch) The Austin Music & Arts Festival has canceled its 2021 event due to COVID-19. It was slated for Sept. 25-26 at Typhoon Texas in Pflugerville.(Spectrum News) Today's Austin Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Austin! Today in Austin: Mustang CAC Meeting - O. Henry Middle School. (4 p.m.) Back To School Night Sep. 14 - O. Henry Middle School. (6 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook Austin Chamber of Commerce: "Get excited for our upcoming TechTalk next Monday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. with SXSW's Hugh Forrest as he opens an important conversation with Ingrid Vanderveldt on empowering, supporting, and connecting women in business." (Facebook) The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD): "Now hiring for the position of Security Guard: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Guard--Security-_R_00015096" (Facebook) Pease Park Conservancy: "Creative minds at work! The Paravel Project offers gatherings for 3-5 year olds in Pease Park and it is awesome to see these littles explore and create in the outdoors! #peaseparkprograms" (Facebook) Austin PBS: "This week on Overheard with Evan Smith: Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, reflects on what he has learned from the athletes and talks about a school reform organization that focuses on social and emotional learning." (Facebook) KVRX 91.7: "Local Live is back this fall and to kick it off we have our very own Austin-based band Photokem! Tune in tonight for a set you won't forget. Four ways to catch the show!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: YTA Insights—A Journey Into the World of Classical Music, Ep. 3 (September 19) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Email me at [email protected]. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage. Quote of the Day: "Big words seldom accompany good deeds." — Charlotte Whitton via BrainyQuote.com